Chapter 1012: All Going Smoothly
It was that same familiar little tavern. Tang San made his way to the innermost corner, sat down, and waited quietly.
Today, the tavern had no other patrons, likely because everyone was watching the Battle for the Throne. The barkeeper brought Tang San a mug of ale without saying a word, then retreated on his own.
Before long, a vague, illusionary figure began to condense at the table opposite Tang San, as if mist had suddenly gathered and then taken on life.
"How's it going?" Tang San asked calmly.
"Smoothly. Separation has begun. Must be cautious, progress will be slow. Confident you can fool his senses? Otherwise it's pointless."
Tang San nodded slightly. "I've paid you good money already, I wouldn't have done it if I wasn't confident. Just follow my plan. There's no rush. The Battle for the Throne will go on for a while yet, more than enough time for your preparations. Stealth is the top priority. When the time comes, I'll tell you."
"As long as you're sure. Money's non-refundable."
"I'm not asking for a refund. Just get it done as agreed." With that, the light around Tang San gently twisted, and in the next instant, he vanished into thin air.
The cloaked figure froze for a long moment before slowly exhaling. Then, their form dissolved into mist and disappeared as well.
Back in the White Tiger Grand Hotel, the lingering twisted light remained, evidence of the Spacetime Lighthouse's power. In the midst of the distortion, Tang San materialized once more, this time in the form of Jin Miaolin. During the time he was gone, even if the divine consciousness of an Emperor probed the room, it would have only detected him cultivating inside.